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Mitcon
19th of April 2006 (Wed), 05:47
Just a little Immature Mistletoebird that was very interested in me while I was shooting and wondering about. It came so close that I couldn't even get the shots a few times (didn't have the macro on me)
ladybelle2k
19th of April 2006 (Wed), 06:18
Beautiful shots...and the coloring is great...kind of a pastel. The last one looks like he's waving at you...lol. As always your pics are wonderful!
Gary Fairhead
19th of April 2006 (Wed), 07:25
The mistletoe bird? Yet another one I have never heard of. I noticed a little patch of red in the breast. Is this color coming in or perhaps its fading as I believe it is the fall in Australia.....nice shots with my favouirite being the second for the very sharp eye and wing stretch.
cfcRebel
19th of April 2006 (Wed), 09:08
Awwww....... how cute! And a very sweet name too.:D Very nice captures Wayne. Hopefully it hangs around and let you document its growth.

I suppose you should also kiss the person next to you whenever a mistletoe bird flies over. :lol:
clivingston
19th of April 2006 (Wed), 16:39
Great shots !
aflues
19th of April 2006 (Wed), 17:11
Great Shots!!!
Mitcon
21st of April 2006 (Fri), 07:00
Thanks for the kind comments and glad you all like them. Quite amazing little birds that will mimick just about anything.

Gary, it's colours are just starting to come in as it comes into it's adult plumage. Heres what the adult male looks like.
dancinec
21st of April 2006 (Fri), 08:24
Whoa, what a neat series of catches. What does the mistletoe bird do? Why is it called "mistletoe"?
Mitcon
21st of April 2006 (Fri), 16:45
They are widespread everywhere in Australia and found anywhere mistletoe will grow (almost anywhere, even deserts). They do eat other fruit and small insects, their digestive system in their stomache is suplemented by a duct which allows it to pass large amounts of berries in a fairly short time.
mojo_uk
21st of April 2006 (Fri), 17:02
Fabulous shots Mitcon. They look nothing like the Mistletoe Thrush we get in the UK.
Stephen Stephen
21st of April 2006 (Fri), 21:06
Great fill flash use in the first two shots Wayne. Well done images.
Sindri Skulason
21st of April 2006 (Fri), 21:14
Great as always. Excellent shots with great detail and sharpness.
gunnut
22nd of April 2006 (Sat), 00:55
kudos to you ,,,nice shots
Airedale1
22nd of April 2006 (Sat), 01:11
Wonderful capture with great detail.
Phreddie
22nd of April 2006 (Sat), 11:06
The first two are almost as fluffy as 'day old chicks', but the adult is possitively stunning.

Three beautiful pictures.